MADE IN THE STREETS PRIVACY POLICY (v1.1) - May 20, 2018

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Our Commitment to Privacy
Made In The Streets (MITS) is dedicated to respecting the privacy of all website visitors. Protecting your privacy is a priority, and we take comprehensive measures to safeguard it. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect and use information from our online visitors. We understand the importance of your personal information and want you to feel informed about our practices. This policy may be modified over time. By using our website, you agree to the practices detailed here.

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Data Collection
Our website offers convenient ways to learn about MITS’ work, access services, and explore opportunities and events. We collect visitor information directly and indirectly through data providers. This information helps us communicate with supporters and clients and handle transactions. We do not sell information to other organizations.

When you engage with our website—whether making a donation, purchasing event tickets, signing up to volunteer, subscribing to updates, or buying merchandise—we may ask for your name, address, phone number(s), and other transaction-related details. For financial transactions, we request standard credit card information to complete your donation, ticket purchase, or merchandise order.

We may also receive visitor information from external sources, such as vendors who provide contact and related data. This information helps us reach out to those potentially interested in supporting or participating in MITS’ mission.

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Data Security 
MITS does not handle credit card or bank transactions directly. Instead, we partner with third-party companies to securely process these transactions. Before working with these partners, we verify that they implement strong security measures, including encryption, access controls, network firewalls, and physical security protocols. These safeguards make it very difficult for anyone to intercept your credit card or bank information.

While no website or electronic system can be entirely secure, we are committed to continuously updating and improving our security practices to protect your information.

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Information Gathered Automatically 
Like many websites, we use automated tracking to monitor user activity on our site unless you browse the Internet anonymously. This tracking helps us collect general data on website usage and allows us to analyze traffic patterns in aggregate. This information aids us in enhancing the content and functionality of the website.

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Use of Cookies and Automatically Collected Information 
We may use "cookies," small text files placed on your device, along with website usage logs to collect general information about site interactions. This generic information includes data based on your IP address (the location of your computer or network on the Internet), as well as details such as browser type, operating system, time spent on the site, date and time of access, referring websites, and navigation paths. We do not automatically collect visitors’ email addresses, and our tracking data is not associated with any specific email address. Note that if you disable cookies or other data collection settings in your browser, some parts of the website may not function properly.

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Use of Your Information 
If you share personal information with MITS while visiting our website, we may use it in support of our programs and activities. Your information may be added to our database to help us gather input, share updates on programs and events, request donations, or provide a personalized online experience.

MITS does not sell, trade, or share donor information with other organizations, except as specified here. We also do not send our donors third-party mailings.

In some cases, MITS may share information with trusted vendors and partners who assist us in fulfilling orders, managing data, and processing donations and payments. These vendors adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and can only use the information to support MITS operations. Additionally, we disclose information when legally required.

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Accuracy and Contact Information
MITS is dedicated to maintaining accurate and precise records of your information. If you would like to review or correct your information, please contact us at info@madeinthestreets.org.

 

Communication
We may use your personal information to send you newsletters, marketing updates, and other materials that may interest you. You can opt out of receiving any or all communications by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in our emails.

 

Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically for changes. Occasionally, we may choose to use information collected from our website or third-party vendors in ways not previously disclosed in this policy. If changes are made, an updated effective date will be posted. Continued use of the website after policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

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